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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,240.65 and 609.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,240.65 and 609.33 is: 912.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,240.65 = 609.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,240.65 = 609.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,240.65 × 609.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 755,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,965.26/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.65

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